Slate AX (GL-AXT1800) Pocket-Sized Wi-Fi 6 Gigabit Travel Router

Got this for when i travel abroad. Very easy to setup. OpenVPN works very well and took only a few minutes to get it working with my VPN provider. Compact and speeds were good.

I absolutely love this thing. It's so seamless and easy to use. I use it daily for VPN use and even when I want to do something network wise that's a little "funky", I've found it easy to setup in the UI, and I'm an idiot. The only thing I'd complain about is that GL.iNet haven't found a way to make it auto switch between VPNs if one goes down. I do believe they're working on it, I sort of understand why this is hard to detect, as all the router can tell is it has connected or not.

This is essentially a single board Linux computer running version of OpenWrt, plus GL.iNet's web interface. I hadn't heard of GL.iNet until I bought a "travel router" made by them. I was away for a month and the travel router worked perfectly. I was so delighted that, after I got back, I bought this upgraded version to use in my home. The attractive features of this router include that it's compact, very reliable, has all the settings features you'll ever need in a router (e.g. home DNS with static IPs and hostname assignment), with Ethernet and WiFi6 (802.11ax) connectivity. And it works perfectly as a bridge to my Zyxel outside LTE(4G) router/antenna that I need to use in my rural location - similar to how the travel router provided a secure bridge to hotel WiFi. The only downside is that WiFi coverage throughout my house has diminished just a tad. Reception in a certain part of my house went from unreliable to none at all. I don't think the GL.iNet WiFi is weak, more that my old router signal was unusually strong. Since depending on "unusual" is never a great idea I solved the problem by installing a TP.Link powerline range extender to fill in my "not spot", which works perfectly - home network perfection! Btw TP.Link recently released a version that does WiFi6 (802.11ax): https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0C9F23VYJ?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details.

I purchased this product as I could not reach certain cloud services due to firewall riles and wanted to create a portable network in a public workspace/WiFi, which expires every 5 days. In repeater mode it takes care of registration on public WiFi where you have to login via a web browser. Enabled Tailscale for network routing via an exit node, this is so I could overcome the firewall rules. Really impressed with how many options you have and the help media was easy to follow. After a few emails back an forth with support, the solution was solved as they we're was quick to respond. You can reconfigure the WAN port to a LAN port which is handy if you have 3 cabled network devices. I updated the firmware no problem and the device even offered a remote support option when you need some additional support from the manufacture. It's nice compact and light weight, really happy with this product.

Used to VPN (Wireguard) back into home system (Ubiquiti UDM) when not in home country. Connected via rental properties wifi and LAN as well as through 5G mobile phone when local broadband too slow. Worked perfectly providing additional security and avoiding regional restrictions on streaming services. Highly recommend.

Hugely disappointed. Wireless roaming does not work between this and the Flint 2 even when they are connected using a LAN. Even basic roaming let alone 802.11r and support from the company has been dire. It took me over my thirty days to try and get these to work and now I am stuck with two systems that are useless to me. Otherwise design and performance were OK, but I am going back to my previous generation Huawei AX3's which performed roaming handovers with ease.

I've been using GL.iNet products including the Mango, USB MicroRouter and Slate 750S for some years now. The open architecture and ability to add functionality via the underpinning of the Linux O/S is invaluable. Due to a cat related incident, one of my Slate 750S's bit the dust so I bought the Slate AX as a replacement. Now, I had used the original Slate in a number of environments, it was truly pocket sized, USB as low as 5V 1A could power it and it was a very capable bit of kit, once you added OpenSSH server, TOR, Wireguard etc to it... 8-) The new Slate AX however is, no matter what the title says, NOT pocket sized, unless you have trousers that have a very roomy, bellowed cargo pocket. In addition, unless you have a USB-C charger that is AT LEAST 20W output, forget about using it. 20W will get it up and running, 18W .... not powering up. Not a graceful, lower power output, runs a bit slower, it won't power up at all, so be aware that you can't run this off a laptop or desktop USB-C port or any adapter without 20W or above output. My biggest bugbear, on security, with the default admin password being "goodlife" across, pretty much all the range has finally been changed to a longer, random alpha string so better than before. The setup is clean and in general intuitive, no issues with connecting to either an ethernet connection or Wi-Fi. The DDR3L 512MB / NAND Flash 128MB means you have a lot of headroom for installing apps to extend its use and the preset, built in support for various VPN's makes life a lot easier for non tech folks. I see this as a home/home office bit of kit not a throw it in your bag when you are travelling bit of kit. The range of features is good, don't get me wrong and I am using it to good effect at home ..... but the size and power limitations means I'll be keeping it firmly in the home and travel with the 750S.

Es un aparato con un peso y medidas muy cómodo, con una potencia de señal aun con obstáculos muy buena, lo único es que parece de un plástico muy débil, pero abría qué seguirlo probando

Top equipment. Très complet, rapide et efficace. Configuration relativement complexe, néanmoins logique au vue des possibilités existantes que peux réaliser cet equipment

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Living in Germany has its costs when it comes to internet connection. Not only do you have to wait for someone for 2 months, or sometimes even more, to come and swap 2 cables which enable your internet, but the internet here is also still from the 20th century (AKA DSL). It's true, it has somewhat improved, but it's still DSL. However, that's beyond the scope of this router. The reality is, having internet in Germany means there's a 90% probability that you will have a Fritzbox. It's not bad, in fact, it's a good device. Without it, you wouldn't even be able to connect, as it also has a DSL modem in it. But the problem lies in its price. Fritzboxes are astronomically expensive. Hence, the ISP will ship you (for 5EUR/mo.) the most basic model they can offer. This model will not only lack a 5Ghz band, it's also quite slow, and since all of your neighbors will likely have the same router, all the channels are filled with noise, which makes watching a Netflix TV show or a YouTube video on your Apple TV (or any other TV in general) a nightmare. However, this router is a savior. You just plug it in, do a very basic configuration (like setting a password, SSID and security key for your WiFi) and voila, you can enjoy your maximum speed over WiFi ax on the 5Ghz band, without constant changes of the channel and loss of connection. Not to mention the multi-WAN feature, which is useful while traveling. It allows you to plug in several or different internet sources, maintaining the same internal network and the same SSIDs wherever you go. It also features a failover system, so if your cable drops, it can use your WiFi-repeater or a mobile phone tethering, or whatever. Another feature is the VPN. It allows you to connect to a VPN provider (NordVPN is preconfigured and all you have to do is to create a username and password and fill it in) using OpenVPN or WireGuard protocols. It can also act as a VPN Server, so if you want to work from the Maldives and appear as if you're back home, it's never been easier. It might be best to have 2 of them. By the way, you can create VPN Policies, like splitting the devices you want to use VPN and the ones you don't. This way, you can connect your TV to a country where there is no YouTube Premium, for example... But I didn't tell you this 🤫. There is also an AdGuard app, which filters ads at the DNS level by blocking undesired well-known URLs, which makes your web pages load faster. It doesn't block everything perfectly though, and sometimes can block something useful, but 99% of the time it is good. Lastly, you can easily ssh into this device and gain access to the OS at the root level because it has nothing else but a Linux kernel inside. And when you know what you're doing, you have full access. Yes, there is also a dedicated UI to configure the OpenWRT (which is the base OS for this router). P.S. It also has tons of other features which are mentioned everywhere. In this review, I tried to respond to the potential questions that I personally had before buying it. If you need a powerful router, just buy this one, and you will never regret it.

Great router. Powerful, responsive, extensible. I have two of them. Great for travel and working remotely